Tolo News in Dari – February 21, 2026
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What is it like to travel Afghanistan?
Bradt Guides: To the first-time visitor, Afghanistan feels at once familiar and utterly alien. It is a place many people think they know, thanks to the nightly news, social media or the headlines of the last four decades. Names like Kabul, the Hindu Kush, the Khyber Pass, Kandahar, Bagram, the Taliban, the mujahideen – these
Kyrgyzstan Reports Rise in Youth Recruitment by Extremist Groups
Khaama: Kyrgyzstan’s state security committee says recruitment of young people into extremist and terrorist groups has increased in recent months. Local media, citing the State Committee for National Security, reported that radical ideas and recruitment efforts are spreading through social media platforms. Regional governments have repeatedly warned about security threats linked to instability in Afghanistan
Afghan futsal player Reza Hosseinpoor joins UAE’s Shabab Al Ahli
Ariana: Afghan futsal player Reza Hosseinpoor has officially signed with Shabab Al Ahli Club, one of the leading sports clubs in the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 1958 and based in Dubai, Shabab Al Ahli is well known for its football, futsal, and handball teams, regularly competing at the top levels of UAE and regional
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Now, domestic violence legal in Taliban-led Afghanistan – as long as no ‘broken bones open wounds’
Times of India: Signed by supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, the 90-page criminal code permits husbands to physically abuse their wives and children, provided it does not cause “broken bones or open wounds.” Click here to read more (external link).
Pak Defence Minister Warns of Strikes if Taliban Fails to Curb Militants
Afghanistan International: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has again urged the Taliban to rein in militant groups operating from Afghan territory, warning that Islamabad would not hesitate to carry out further airstrikes inside Afghanistan if no action is taken. Speaking to France 24, Asif alleged that attacks inside Pakistan are carried out with Taliban support.
Rising food prices deepen hardship in Afghanistan as Ramadan begins
Amu: As Ramadan begins, rising food prices across Afghanistan are fueling fresh anxiety among families already strained by economic hardship, particularly in the country’s southern provinces. Residents say the cost of basic staples has climbed sharply in recent weeks, making it increasingly difficult to prepare meals for the holy month, when families traditionally gather at
Taliban to Deploy 1,000-Strong Force To Secure Badakhshan Mines
Afghanistan International: The Taliban’s supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, has approved the deployment of 1,000 fighters to protect gold mining operations in Badakhshan province, according to the Taliban-appointed governor. In recent months, clashes have occurred between local residents and Taliban-linked mining companies in the province. Click here to read more (externa link).